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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Iverson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Iversen|Iversyn
Scottish◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Iverson

◈

AY-ver-sun · 3 syllables

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Boy
#1352
↑ Rising
Boy
#1352
Popularity score: 27
↑ Rising
Peak
#1352 in 2024
5yr
+55 ranks
Velocity
+55
Birth frequency
3.9 per 100,000 births
Girl
#10568
Popularity score: 6
↓ Fading
Peak
#6308 in 2022
5yr
-1905 ranks
Velocity
-1905
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1352 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Iverson

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1352

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10568 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Iverson

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10568

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+55 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Iverson hits the uniqueness sweet spot.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
PatronymicNorse-originScottishSurname-as-given-name3-syllableUnisexModernStrongCoolGroundedArcherWarrior
Character
independent spiritstrong determinationleadership presenceanalytical mindcompetitive drive
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Iversons

competitivedeterminedfearlessdynamicresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Iverson is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1352 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +55 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1352 · rare
Iverson at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Iver, derived from the Norse name Ívarr meaning 'bow warrior' or 'archer.' A patronymic surname used as a given name in modern practice.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish English
Peak rank:#1352 in 2024
5yr change:+55 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1352 · Girl #10568
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Iverson◈Everson◈Emerson◈Anderson◈Addison◈Archer◈
Similar Style
Beckett◈Stellan◈Rowan◈Soren◈Leif
Works well with
Archer◈Wren◈Rowan◈Finn◈HazelPiper◈Beckett◈Ivy
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Beckett◈
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→ Stable
Stellan◈
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↑ Rising
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Logan
Scottish · #46
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Iverson illustration
Name Intelligence
Iverson · Overview
Summary

Iverson is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1352 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 6/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Iverson scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 55 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Strong · Modern character
Iverson carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
iverson.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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